who are
we

Macpherson Kelley is a commercial law firm focused on the mid market with offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne and Sydney.

We’re structured to meet the needs of, and deliver value to, businesses who need direct, succinct guidance, without the extravagance of a traditional top tier firm.

We’re straight talkers who take care of your legal concerns, giving you the freedom to focus on what you do best.

We’re considered in developing our legal advice, taking into account your commercial goals and the market in which you operate, before forming a view.

We’re pragmatic in the advice we give and bold in our recommendations.

We put relationships with our clients first.

1905

the year we were born

300+

people

10,000

client matters solved yearly

4

offices

our story

When Jeffrey Macpherson started practicing in 1905, our journey began in the manufacturing heart of Melbourne’s south east. He would meet with clients at the bar of the Royal Hotel in Dandenong, being the sole lawyer of the firm until Charles Kelley joined as his junior partner.

Today we’re a full service commercial law firm with a national outlook and offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne and Sydney.

Macpherson Kelley became an incorporated legal practice on 18 February 2008 and since 2015 has operated as a fully integrated national firm under the guidance of a Board of Directors.

our awards
and rankings

Achieving successful legal outcomes for our clients is our goal. Recognition from international and Australian legal guides is the icing on the cake.

Achieving successful legal outcomes for our clients is our goal. Recognition from international and Australian legal guides is the icing on the cake.

2021

  • IP Asia Awards – Australian Trademark Firm of the Year 2020
  • World Trademark Review 1000 – Prosecution and Strategy – Bronze
  • IP Stars – Trade mark prosecution – Notable firm
  • Doyles Guide – Workplace Health & Safety – Queensland – Recommended

2020

  • Chambers – Media- Band 1
  • Doyles Guide – Workplace Health & Safety – Queensland – Recommended
  • Doyles Guide – Intellectual Property – Queensland – Tier 3
  • Doyles Guide – Technology, Media and Telecommunications – Queensland – Recommended
  • Doyles Guide – Technology, Media and Telecommunications – Victoria – Recommended
  • World Trademark Review 1000 – Prosecution and Strategy – Bronze
  • IP Stars – Trade mark prosecution – Notable firm

2019

  • World Trademark Review 1000 – Recommended
  • IP Stars – Trade mark prosecution – Notable firm
  • Media Law International – Tier 4
  • Chambers – Media – Band 1
  • The Legal 500 – Asia Pacific – Intellectual Property
  • The Legal 500 – Asia Pacific – Labour and Employment law
  • Doyles Guide – Intellectual Property – Queensland – Recommended
  • Doyles Guide – Technology, Media & Telecommunications – Queensland – Recommended
  • Doyles Guide – Workplace Health & Safety – Queensland – Recommended
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macpherson kelley foundation

The Macpherson Kelley Foundation is our way of giving back to the community. We support a range of charities working with children, disadvantaged communities and animal welfare in Australia and overseas.

Since being established in 2016, our staff have embraced the Foundation’s vision and purpose by donating time and money and hosting fundraising events.

Through the Foundation we can also help clients achieve their own philanthropic goals by establishing a sub-fund within our framework.

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Starting off the week with some positive client feedback. #ClientCulture #NPS
We love seeing positive feedback from our long-standing team members! ✨
 
Interested in joining us? We currently have open opportunities across Victoria, Sydney and Brisbane. Visit mk.com.au/join-us/ to find out more.
🎉🎉We're so proud of our incredible IP team who have been recognised in The Legal 500! Celebrated for their expertise in trade marks, copyright, patents and cybersecurity law, our Intellectual Property team are passionate about seeing their clients' businesses succeed. Congrats team! 🙌
📢 We're ringing in the new year with six promotions!

🎉Please join us in congratulating:
➡ James McLaughlin: Promoted to Principal Lawyer
➡ Amelia Santilli: Promoted to Senior Associate
➡ Christina Zhang, Caitlyn Wessels, Samantha T. and Damien Quick: Promoted to Associate
🎇🎇Happy 2024 from all of us at Macpherson Kelley! Wishing you all the very best for the year ahead. ✨
And that’s a wrap for 2023!
 
As we reflect on the success we’ve had this year, we would like to say a special thank you to our staff, clients and professional partners – we couldn’t have done it without you. 🙏✨
Our people are our greatest asset, so we wanted to take the time to learn more about our team’s experience through our People Pulse survey.

Our people told us that the top 3 best things about working at Macpherson Kelley are:
🙋🏻‍♂️The people
🤝Work-life balance
🎯Job fulfilment
 
Interested in joining our team? Visit mk.com.au

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